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Week 10 Schedule

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This week I’d like to highlight the terrific work of our Multimedia Journalism Pathway! Three cheers for the VP Weekly, which is an entirely student-created broadcast that students watch every Monday during Advisory. You can check out this week’s episode here! We are so proud of you, Journalism Seniors!

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and our Wolf Pack Counselors presented during Advisory classes on Friday. It is extremely important that all students feel safe at DVC. If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school counselor, a Wolf Pack counselor, the principals, or any staff member/adult that you feel comfortable talking to. Incidents can also be reported using this form. Check out these slides for the full presentation!

This week is Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. Wolf Pack Counselors will again be presenting during Advisory classes on Monday, and all the resources can be found at this blog post and in these slides. A few events to put on your calendar:

  • Monday, 10/21 from 6:00-7:30pm: From our partners at South Bay Families Connected, in person at Manhattan Beach Middle School What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl — Families Connected (southbayfamiliesconnected.org) featuring a film screening and panel discussion from youth around what they wish their parents knew in order to better support our young people.
  • Wednesday, 10/23 from 3:30-6:30pm: Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot, updated COVID booster, or TDAP! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox, walk-ins are welcome! Bring your insurance card and students under 18 can walk in if they have a consent form completed by parent.

PSAT & SAT (Wednesday, 10/30): Students in grades 9-12 will engage in college-prep testing (PSAT & SAT) on Wednesday, 10/30. This means that students will have more time to prepare for these important college-prep assessments. To prepare for the test, all students can use the free resources provided at Khan Academy (Official Digital SAT® Prep | Khan Academy). All students are signed up for the tests. Parents of students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have concerns about their student and taking this test should contact Mr. Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal, at adaramola@davincischools.org. Seniors who do not wish to take the SAT based on their post-high school plans should complete this SAT Opt-Out Form. Here is some more information about the tests:

School Dance (Friday, 11/1): Students – Join us at the Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 1 from 6-9pm (sensory-friendly entry from 5-6pm). Tickets to the Fall Dance are on sale for $25 until Sunday, October 27 ($30 beginning Monday, October 28). Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Trucks. Eye Masks are okay to wear after check in. Note: This event is limited to Da Vinci students only. LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Masquerade Ball on My School Bucks – Purchase Tickets Here (DV students only)

Lockdown Drill: Please note that the lockdown drill originally scheduled for Tuesday, 10/22 will be rescheduled to a different date. There is no lockdown drill at DVC this week.

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • Monday, 10/21: Wiseburn-Da Vinci Soccer Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 4:45pm
  • Wednesday, 10/23: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30-6:30)
  • Wednesday, 10/30: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
  • Friday, 11/1: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Friday, 11/1: Masquerade Dance from 6pm-9pm (BUY TICKETS HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Red Ribbon Week at Da Vinci

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Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci celebrated Oct 21-25th. What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 21 – 25th. Da Vinci students will see health related content in class through presentations, have an opportunity to learn how to use the life saving medication Narcan for opioid overdoses, take part in a Free vaccination clinic as a preventative health activity and engage in open dialogues around the importance of healthy choices. 

This year’s theme is: “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!

Parent Resources:

From our partners at South Bay Families Connected,  Monday October 21, 2023 6-730p in person at Manhattan Beach Middle School What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl — Families Connected (southbayfamiliesconnected.org) featuring a film screening and panel discussion from youth around what they wish their parents knew in order to better support our young people.

Save the date Wednesday, October 23rd 330-630pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot, updated COVID booster, or TDAP! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox, walk-ins are welcome! Bring your insurance card and students under 18 can walk in if they have a consent form completed by parent.

One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!

WDV Soccer Field – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Monday, Oct. 21

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We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Wiseburn Da Vinci Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas Street, which has generated immense excitement throughout our community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place this Monday, Oct. 21 at 4:45 pm. Following the ceremony, we invite you to watch the WDV Boys Soccer practice.

Everyone is invited to the ribbon-cutting of our new state-of-the-art facility!! We look forward to sharing this beautiful new space with our students, families, and the broader community.

This project is made possible through the support of Wiseburn USD Measure EE funds.

 

Free Scholarship Webinar Presented by El Camino College

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Join El Camino College for a FREE virtual Scholarships Webinar hosted by Sallie Mae!  Open to ALL students: citizens, non-citizens, international and all grade levels.

To register, please click HERE and choose one of the following webinar dates:

  • October 16th @ 6 pm
  • November 4th @ 6 pm
  • November 20th @ 6 pm
  • December 2nd @ 6pm

College & Career Rep Visits This Week (10/14-10/18)

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Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this upcoming week:

  • Tuesday, October 15th @ 11:45 am: University of Oregon
  • Wednesday, October 16th @ 11:5 am: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    • 12th grade only
    • Due to high interest, sign-ups are required, and spots are first-come first-serve: https://forms.gle/jqChNL4YTPDNid2CA
    • Students will be notified EOD Today if they received a spot.
  • Friday, October 18th @ 11:45 am: Loyola Marymount University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800